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  1. Roofing Calculator

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    … feet long, for a coverage of about 1 square. When installing roofing over bare wood, roofing felt -- often called tar paper -- is laid down first. A roll of 15-pound felt covers about 4 squares; a roll of thicker 30-pound felt covers 2 …

  2. Timber Retaining Wall

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    … plastic drainpipe Gravel 12-inch spikes Filter fabric or tar paper Construction adhesive 1. Plan your wall. Plan how your ..... second course. Cover the gravel with filter fabric (or tar paper ) and finish backfilling with soil.

  3. Metal Roofing Q&A

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    … rust-prone tin you might find on a lake cabin. Plus, they are laid on top of much more than the 1-inch slats and tar paper of yesteryear. Expect to find a foot of insulation between the roof and the ceiling. When it rains on such a roof …

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